Pattern recognition and reporting of "runners":

To: Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and Ontario

  1. In order to decrease the purchase of alcohol by persons under 19 years of age through "runners" or second party purchasers:
    1. review and revise (where necessary) LCBO guidelines for the detection of second party purchases
    2. enhance opportunities and methods employed to identify second party purchases and review existing practices for detecting and deterring this practice

To: LCBO and TBPS

  1. In order to decrease the opportunity for underage drinking (persons under 19) and to deter individuals from purchasing alcohol for underage individuals, create a task force or working group comprised of LCBO managers and/or regional managers and staff (as appropriate) and TBPS representatives to:
    1. review and revise (where necessary) the list of "triggers" already being used by the LCBO to identify second party purchases
    2. based on the recommendations of the LCBO and TBPS task force/working group, develop a protocol for the reporting of suspected second party purchases to the TBPS

To: Ontario, LCBO and TBPS

  1. All parties should work together to develop a campaign to raise public awareness about second party purchases and the associated legal consequences. This campaign should make use of social media as well as posters in LCBO establishments.